Just spotted this foxy on equestrian photographer Tommy Donohue site. He said I could use it so I did this at my Monday workshop at home, while my students were working!
Then had a go at my latest addiction….felting. I decided to make a template for a hat from my silk one….next time time make it bigger!
So it makes an interesting vessel thingy.
I have been too busy to write this blog!! That is probably good…..
Lots of workshops delivered and one for my self!
Last weekend I thought I would do some training so I signed up for a workshop with fantastic Felter Nicola Brown…..Great day and a lovely pot!!!
I have been working with a group of women in Ferrybank and they are hopefully going to do some Fetac level 3 work after Christmas, so we are aiming for that as of now.
Some of their introductory Traditional Batik pieces drying outside my studio.
Two of the girls from my studio Monday morning class with their pics for their christmas cards…ready in plenty of time this year in case we all get snowed in!!
Some of the work done in St Columbas Hospital by the patients.
The Graignamanagh women making cards
Silk Scarves made by the Graignamanagh women!
Some me time!! yeehaw on Stella Super Cob!
Summer camp time we hope!
I have been really busy doing pony stuff with my daughter and the new pony that I broke!
Aoife is riding her now as well me. She is such a lovely soft rider the pony is very relaxed with her.
Art wise i am back into scarf making and here is the big news I have been offered a space in Thomastown by the Framewell Gallery….. a new space that he is just organising so it is mine for Kilkenny Arts Festival 2011. I was going to share it but have decided to go for it and have my first Solo in ages!!
The work is done just converting the animation into video and as soon as I remember my You Tube password I will upload it!!
Great Children lovely teacher, they just ran with it and more.
They did animations using projectors, Drawing and then large drawings with the internal systems ……..brilliant they were.
Blueprint also Saturday 11th 7.30 pm-9 pm
Castle Gate
Kennedy Avenue
Carlow
I changed two of my pieces for Blueprint. Here is one. I took away my two ‘’Plein Air’ pieces and put this in……
and a lovely little oil of Aoife that I have no photo of…..You will just have to go to the show to see it!!
Starting a new Butler Gallery programme next week. Clara N.S. Met with the teacher on Tuesday Very nice woman so hope fully we will have food productive fun!!!
I am meeting the children in the Gallery friday 10th to view the work of Vera Klute….Amazing, I cannot wait to see the childrens response and then We will really know what to do! Toying with a shadow puppet approach but we will see…..
I left work up to Blueprint Saturday for the Eigse Show. Am not sure I left the right pieces! Poster to follow…
I am also showing in kilgraney House for Eigse, My Textile pieces
I just found these from Mullinavat project so I thought I’d share them!!
Life has a way of getting away on me! I have been busy, doing workshops and painting, not enough textiles……watch this space.
I have been busy also training the young pony Molly a beautiful part Connemara. Grey with dark mane and tail as well as the prettiest head!
I see Mary White has a blog on eco tours on the Blackstairs and is talking about Elderflower cordial. yum yum!!
